Bobbie “Bob” Lee Hodge was born on September 25, 1932, on the family farm near Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Charlie and Myra Belle (Yowell) Hodge. The youngest of three children, Bob grew up in rural Kansas, where farm life taught him the value of hard work. He often recalled hauling water, tending animals, and working alongside his family before electricity ever reached the farm. Bob attend...

Larry Lee Horting, 86, Bennington, died suddenly on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home. He was born December 25, 1939, in Tescott, to John Lee and Helen Horting. Larry graduated from Tescott High School and attended Kansas University and Kansas Wesleyan. He was united in marriage to Carolyn M. Nisbeth in Bennington on June 27, 1959. To this union were born two children, Carol Sue and Wil...

Jennifer Marie Ingram-Frisby, 63, of Salina, KS passed away in the late morning hours of Sunday, December 7th, 2025, having received her last Sacraments and surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 19th, 1962 in Colorado. She graduated from Manhattan High School in Manhattan, KS and Glassboro State College in Glassboro, NJ. Her primary career was in Accounting. Some of her career, she ...

Alyce Dianne Cairns passed away on December 28, 2025, in Salina, Kansas.  She was born on October 9, 1938, in Concordia, Kansas, to her parents, Clara (Kline) and LeRoy Pearce (deceased.) Dianne met Hugh Cairns while attending Brown Mackie Business College.  They were married on April 13, 1958, in Lincoln, Kansas.  Dianne and Hugh made their home in Salina, Kansas.  Dianne worked for severa...

Glenn Earl Kohr (97 years, 3 months) of Salina, KS, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He is remembered for his military service, professional achievements, musical talents, community involvement, and dedication to family. Glenn was born Sunday, September 23, 1928, in Orwin, PA, the son of Earl and Lillian (Sando) Kohr. He grew up in Le...

Ronald “Ron” Earl Ash, age 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born April 1, 1949, in Lindsborg, Kansas, as a twin, to Earl and Gloria Ash. Ron proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked in various fields before retiring from UPS with more than fifteen years of dedicated service He loved life’s s...

Royal A. Hohl, 85, of Salina passed away on December 21, 2025. Royal was born on April 19, 1940, in Marquette, Kansas to Stanley and Vera (Morrow) Hohl. After graduating from high school, Royal joined the Navy Sea Bees, graduating at the top of his class. He was stationed in Rota Spain for the term of his service. Once he returned to the states, he remained in the Marquette and Salina area near hi...

Guy Richard Ryan III, 80, left this earthly plane on December 22, 2025, while comfortable at home. He was born to Guy Jr. and Mary Jane “Merk” (Ludes) Ryan, on November 8, 1945, in Salina, KS. Guy graduated from Salina High in 1963, and spent his youth and much of his life enjoying all of the activities his home in Kansas had to offer. He was an Eagle Scout, loved camping, hunting and trapp...

Gaylord “Gabe” Lynn Decker of Salina passed away on December 24, 2025. Gabe was born on February 5, 1942, to Harvey and Pansy (Reese) Decker. His early years were spent on a farm east of Roxbury. When he was in the second grade, his family moved to Roxbury, where he attended grade school and graduated from Roxbury High School in 1960. After graduation, he started his career in the const...

William “Bill” J. Roe, 89 years of age, of Mankato, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, Kansas. He was born on June 12, 1936, in rural Webber, Kansas to Clare and Della (Peck) Roe. Family, faith, farming, and cattle were Bill's lifelong passions. From 1954-1956, Bill served in the US Army as a Radar Technician and Instructor ...